How To Drill Concrete Wall

Whatever you do don t use regular drill bits for concrete.

How to drill concrete wall.

It s not only the drill you use that makes a difference when making a hole in concrete. I grew up with drills that were supposedly dual purpose you could switch them over to be a hammer drill to. When drilling a hole in concrete the right tools are required or you will spend endless hours drilling without progress. Next turn on the drill s hammer function and start drilling applying firm but not forceful.

Drilling holes in concrete has never been easier. My diy way to screw brackets into cement same as brick. In this video i will show you how to drill into brick concrete and cement with a drill and also how to attach fix mount or anchor into a brick concrete or. To drill into concrete use a hammer drill with a carbide tipped masonry bit.

Learning how to drill through concrete can seem difficult but what looks like a challenging job can be made simpler with the right tools and proper technique. The drill bits can also make or break your project. While you might be able to get away drilling into a concrete wall with a regular drill you can t get away with using a standard drill bit. Watch our hang a shelf on a brick wall.

Don t let a concrete wall or floor stop you from completing your project. Standard drill bits used for drilling metal and wood will not bore a hole in concrete. Then drill a shallow pilot hole using a low speed or short bursts. Once you have the right drill and drill bit mark the spot on the concrete you want to drill through.

That durability can be quite the obstacle however for homeowners trying to mount an art installation on a concrete feature wall drill a hole to set a fence post at the end of the driveway.